Video: A time lapse of the entire Hereford Half route (in one minute)

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Video: A time lapse of the entire Hereford Half route (in one minute)

It’s shaping up to be a gorgeous day to run 13 miles on Sunday. Perhaps a little too gorgeous depending on your complexion - BBC weather is showing a big, ol' sunny icon and 18 degrees by 10am.

But for those running the Hereford half-marathon – or the ‘ereford ‘arf as it’s colloquially known – it should be a spectacular gallop around the tree-lined lanes to the north and west of the city.

There are also 10k and 5k routes (more info below), but for those taking on the single lap ‘arf – which heads out towards Canon Pyon before looping back via Burghill and Credenhill – here’s a runners-eye view of the route to get you ready.

Just for some context, in 2006, the winning runner completed all of this in just under 1h 9m – it still stands as the fastest time around the course.

As well as the half marathon, which is a little over 13 miles, St Michael’s Hospice has also organised a 10k race and 5k races.

The shorter version takes place entirely off-road on a virtually flat circuit. Started last year, it puts the emphasis on fun, and organisers invite participants to dress up or down for the occasion.

The 10k is a single-lap course with an elevation of just 22m – no big, scary hills – making it ideal for runners looking to nail down a quick time, or get some longer range training in for a half marathon.